Ananuri architectural complex belonged to the house of the Eristavi of Aragvi - a violent local ruler. The characteristic architectural design of the late medieval period includes a fortress, two churches, an old watch tower, prison and civic buildings.

Located on the famous Georgian Military Highway it stood as a guardian to the Northern boarders of Georgia. A picturesque view of reservoir spread bellow opens from the base of the Ananuri Fortress.

DAVID GAREJA

KAKHETI

ROCK CUT MONASTERY COMPLEX

80 Km from Tbilisi

6 th C

David-Gareja is a rock-cut monastery complex in a desert area at the border with Azerbaijan. The very first monastery was founded by St. David, one of the Thirteen Syrian Fathers who came to Georgia for strengthening Christian faith.

The complex consists of thirteen monasteries. Of particular interest are the complexes of Lavra and Udabno. Being the center of religious and cultural life in the past, today these sites surprise us with their architectural design and unique murals of the 10th -11th cc. According to the belief, visiting David-Gareja three times can be equaled to a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.

SIGHNAGHI

KAKHETI

KAKHETI

144 Km from Tbilisi

18 th C

Sighnaghi - a Royal town surrounded by the defensive walls with 23 towers. Each of these towers were named after nearby villages and respective families and served as a refuge in case of danger. These unique walls were built by King Herecle II to protect the area from incursions by Lezgins from north Caucasus. The town was mainly inhabited by merchants and artisans. It had many gates through which numerous Silk Road travellers from Asia and Europe passed on their way.

UPLISTSIKHE

KARTLI

ROCK-CUT TOWN

80 Km from Tbilisi

1 st half of 1st mill. BC

Uplistsikhe - meaning "The Fortress of God" is an ancient cave town from the 1st half of the 1st millennium BC. situated on the crossroads of important trade routs. It was the main centre of paganism, and represents a complex of halls, caves, theatres, altars, pagan temples, secret tunnels, prisons, pharmacy, passages-streets all carved out of stone over an area of 4 hectares.

At its peak of prosperity, the city had a population of 20 000. In 9th -10th cc AD a three-nave basilica was added to the complex.

UPLISTSIKHE

KARTLI

CAVE TOWN FORTRESS

80 km from Tbilisi

1 st half of 1st mill. BC

Uplistsikhe - meaning "The Fortress of God" is an ancient cave town from the 1st half of the 1st millennium BC. situated on the crossroads of important trade routs. It was the main centre of paganism, and represents a complex of halls, caves, theatres, altars, pagan temples, secret tunnels, prisons, pharmacy, passages-streets all carved out of stone over an area of 4 hectares. At its peak of prosperity, the city had a population of 20 000.

In 9th -10th cc AD a three-nave basilica was added to the complex.

SIGHNAGHI

KAKHETI

FORTRESS

144 Km from Tbilisi

18 th C

Sighnaghi - a Royal town surrounded by the defensive walls with 23 towers. Each of these towers were named after nearby villages and respective families and served as a refuge in case of danger.

These unique walls were built by King Herecle II to protect the area from incursions by Lezgins from north Caucasus. The town was mainly inhabited by merchants and artisans. It had many gates through which numerous Silk Road travellers from Asia and Europe passed on their way.

UPLISTSIKHE

KARTLI

CAVE TOWN - FORTRESS

80 Km from Tbilisi

1 st half of 1st mill. BC

Uplistsikhe - meaning "The Fortress of God" is an ancient cave town from the 1st half of the 1st millennium BC. situated on the crossroads of important trade routs. It was the main centre of paganism, and represents a complex of halls, caves, theatres, altars, pagan temples, secret tunnels, prisons, pharmacy, passages-streets all carved out of stone

over an area of 4 hectares. At its peak of prosperity, the city had a population of 20 000. In 9th -10th cc AD a three-nave basilica was added to the complex.

EXPLORE GEORGIA

Located on the edge of Europe and Asia, Georgia boasts both Mediterranean and European cultures. The country is an amazing cluster of cultures, religions and fascinating landscapes from snowy peaks of the Caucasus mountain range, fertile lowlands, steeps and deserts to wetlands and subtropics.
The UNESCO sites, impressive rock-cut monasteries and cave towns as well as millennia old archaeological sites and remote areas make Georgia an attractive destination. The color and richness typical for Georgian art are expressed in soaring architectural monuments and splendid wall paintings, mosaics and handcrafts. Here you come across the profound evidence of a flourishing culture, which is rich in cultural sites and museums.
Georgia captures the attention of those with spirit of adventures and a thirst for discovery. While travelling across relatively small

Highlights
Old and New Tbilisi; the town of Mtskheta (UNESCO site); ananuri Architectural complex; Mt. Kazbek (Mkinvari) and Gergety Trinity church (14th cc.); rock-cut town of uplistsikhe (6th c BC); town of sighnaghi surrounded by the defensive wall; david gareja cave monastery; delicious food and wine.